At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the People Team with HR admin, onboarding, and employee engagement activities.
- Company: Join IDHL, a dynamic digital agency focused on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Gain CIPD support, enjoy flexible work, and be part of a vibrant team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in exciting projects.
- Why this job: Kickstart your HR career while making a real impact on employee experiences.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for HR are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At IDHL, we’re more than a digital agency; we’re a strategic partner to ambitious brands, helping them accelerate growth in the digital economy. Our expertise is delivered through three core divisions: Performance, Web & eCommerce, and Intelligence – all working closely together to create impact across channels.
About the role
IDHL is looking to expand our People Team with the addition of a People Assistant. Reporting to the Head of People Operations, you'll provide high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to ensure our people processes run smoothly and colleagues receive a great experience from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
- Prepare employment documentation including contracts, contractual changes and leaver paperwork.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation within the HRIS, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and compliant.
- Coordinate pre-employment checks, references and right to work documentation.
- Support new starter inductions and onboarding activities.
- Assist with the administration of company benefits, wellbeing initiatives and employee recognition schemes.
- Prepare payroll information and employee changes for the monthly payroll process.
- Respond to first-line People queries from employees and managers, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
- Provide administrative support for employee relations processes, including preparing documentation, taking meeting notes where required and maintaining accurate records.
- Supporting the delivery of colleague engagement initiatives by coordinating volunteering days, charity events, wellbeing campaigns and internal culture activities.
- Assist with learning and development administration, including training records and course bookings.
- Produce routine people reports and management information.
- Providing administrative and operational support to the wider People Team, assisting with additional activities and projects as required.
- Support People projects, engagement initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies at all times.
What we're looking for
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- A proactive and positive attitude.
- Professional, approachable and able to handle confidential information discreetly.
- A genuine interest in developing a career in HR.
- Experience using an HR system (e.g. HiBob or similar).
- Previous experience working within an HR or People team.
- Working towards or interested in studying a CIPD qualification.
People Assistant in Leeds employer: IDHL
At IDHL, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. As a People Assistant, you'll not only gain invaluable experience across the employee lifecycle but also have access to professional development opportunities, including support for CIPD qualifications. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives, combined with our dynamic location, makes IDHL an exceptional place to build a meaningful career in HR.
